Anjee Solanki

National Director, Retail Services & Practice Groups

Anjee is Colliers' National Director for Retail & Practice Groups | U.S. Based in San Francisco and with more than 32 years of experience, she provides strategic leadership to over 550 specialized retail professionals across 177 offices.

Latest articles

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Retail’s Shift From Storefront to Media Platform

With consumer attention spread across platforms, brands must meet people where they already spend time consuming popular entertainment, align with cultural figures, and maintain visibility through environmental and social commitments.

Anjee Solanki

Article

From Boomers to Gen Alpha: Why Our Consumer Lens Needs an Upgrade

A new retail reality is emerging as generational shopping habits blur. Discover why Gen X is rising and how “perennial consumers” are reshaping spending power.

Anjee Solanki

Podcast

Retail Recorded, Episode 38 | The New Retail Math: Measuring Influence, Not Just Transactions with ESRI’s Gregg Katz

In this episode of Retail Recorded, host Anjee Solanki and ESRI’s Gregg Katz unpack how data storytelling, human insight, and the “new retail math” are redefining site strategy, customer engagement, and future retail formats.

Anjee Solanki

Q&A

Industries Revealed: The Business of Moving Goods Faster and Smarter

Colliers’ Mike Spears and Anjee Solanki explore the shift toward more integrated transportation planning, the push for faster and more reliable distribution, and how Colliers helps clients access the right expertise across markets.

Anjee Solanki Mike Spears

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Why Costco Keeps Winning

Discover how Costco’s member-first strategy, real estate-driven growth, and people-focused operations keep it ahead in retail and poised for expansion.

Anjee Solanki

Highlights

Top Insights from MAPIC 2025

At MAPIC 2025, optimism was high as Colliers experts highlighted a shift toward experience-driven, data-led, and sustainable retail strategies, sharing insights on the retail outlook across EMEA, APAC, and North America.

Anjee Solanki Nicole Larson

Podcast

Retail Recorded, Episode 37 | Exploring Retail’s Intersection of Analytics, Design, and Empathy

In this episode of Retail Recorded, host Anjee Solanki sits down with Emalia Tamanikwa, Director of Development at EDENS, to discuss how thoughtful development and design can foster authentic, community-driven places.

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Article

Where Data Meets Dinner: The $11,000 Battle for America’s Grocery Dollar

Consumer expectations evolve just as fast as the grocery segment, With inflation tightening household budgets, shoppers balance sticker shock with strategic shopping, learning to stretch every dollar while still filling their carts.

Anjee Solanki

Q&A

Industries Revealed: Inside the Food & Beverage Real Estate Market

Colliers’ Tyler Ryon and Anjee Solanki discuss the evolving food and beverage real estate sector, from cold storage and distribution to infrastructure, regulation, and growth in secondary markets.

Anjee Solanki Tyler Ryon

Article

The Demise of the De Minimis Exemption — Implications for Your Wallet

The de minimis suspension, coupled with new tariffs, creates an unprecedented test for American consumers whose shopping habits are increasingly shaped by social media.

Anjee Solanki

Article

Exclusivity Economics: From Birkin Bags to Class A Leases

Explore how luxury brands and Class A retail real estate use curated scarcity and strategic bundling to turn access into currency, creating value and driving demand.

Anjee Solanki

Podcast

Retail Recorded, Episode 36 | Decoding Foot Traffic: Retail Insights with Placer.ai

Discover how location analytics is reshaping retail strategy in this episode of Retail Recorded with Ethan Chernofsky of Placer.ai. Explore trends in consumer behavior, foot traffic insights, medtail, and tech’s evolving role in retail.

Anjee Solanki

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How Gen Z Is Transforming Retail Spaces for a New Era

Gen Z is redefining retail with a demand for calming, immersive, and socially engaging store experiences. Learn how brands are adapting with sensory design, hospitality-infused environments, and sustainable, co-creative spaces.

Anjee Solanki

Podcast

Retail Recorded, Episode 35 | Retail’s Next Generation: Whitney Livingston on ICSC’s Evolving Role

Explore how ICSC is shaping the future of retail real estate in this episode of Retail Recorded with COO Whitney Livingston. Hear insights on NextGen growth, experiential retail, and emerging industry trends.

Anjee Solanki

Q&A

Industries Revealed: Inside the Life Sciences Real Estate Market with Joseph Fetterman and Anjee Solanki

Explore expert insights from Joe Fetterman, Executive Vice President at Colliers Philadelphia, as he breaks down key trends, top U.S. hubs, and site selection drivers shaping today’s life sciences real estate market.

Anjee Solanki Joe Fetterman